Lesson 2: Nursing Word List

Question 1

nurse

Answer 1

a medical professional who provides therapeutic care for patients in order to improve or maintain their health

Question 2

certified nurse’s aide (CNA)

Answer 2

a medical professional who provides patients with basic healthcare treatments and procedures

Question 3

licensed practical nurse (LPN)

Answer 3

a medical professional who provides hands-on care for patients under the supervision of registered nurses and doctors

Question 4

registered nurse (RN)

Answer 4

a medical professional who can work independently to provide direct care by observing, evaluating, and treating patients

Question 5

advanced practice registered nurse (APRN)

Answer 5

a medical professional who has an advanced post-graduate degree in a nursing discipline, such as anesthesia or midwifery

Question 6

nurse practitioner (NP)

Answer 6

an advanced practice registered nurse who has a master’s degree or PhD in nursing

Question 7

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Answer 7

a degree awarded to nurses based on clinical practice that allows them to practice medicine independently as nurse practitioners